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Trek along the remote hills of the Mae Sa Valley and encounter a small Karen hill tribe village

Cycle through the spectacular valley scenery with a few off-road routes through the forest

Learn from your professional Thai guide about flora & fauna, local customs and culture

Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch by a refreshing waterfall

Overview

This hiking and biking tour is one of our most popular trips and covers a lot of ground! You'll begin with a 2.5 hour trek through stunning jungle & bamboo forests, followed by a fun afternoon cycling trip in the heart of the Mae Sa valley.

What to Expect

Pick-up from your Chiang Mai hotel and transfer to the Mae Sa valley region (vehicle transfer approximately one hour). Arrive at your starting point on the outskirts of a hill tribe village and start the 2.5 hour hike with a gradual climb past some village houses. You will be surrounded by unspoiled jungle with your experienced guide (and perhaps a few friendly dogs) to lead the way. Because this is a local trail, there’s a chance you will encounter people going about their daily tasks in the area which is always interesting! Throughout the hike, you will come across a variety of flora and fauna, as well as a cabbage farm and another hill-tribe village. Throughout the trek, your friendly local guide will share their knowledge of the area and explain the customs of village life in Northern Thailand.

Stop at a picturesque waterfall to enjoy a picnic lunch of homemade Thai cuisine. After lunch, start your cycling trip from the waterfall riding mostly downhill on a sealed road at first. Turning off the main road you will find yourself riding through village alleyways, rice fields and rural roads of Mae Sa valley; an excellent way to see the local way of life. You will also take a few off-road trails so you’ll definitely be getting off the beaten track! You finish your ride at the Orchid Farm where you can refresh and have a quick browse before the drive back to Chiang Mai.

After a day of exploring the area on two feet then two wheels, you are transferred back to your Chiang Mai accommodation (arrival time approximately 17:30).

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off

Transportation by covered pick-up truck

Experienced English speaking tour guide and licensed driver

Water and snacks

Mountain-Bikes with 24 gears and front suspension and cycling helmets

Support vehicle

Thai picnic lunch

What's Not Included

Beverages (apart from water which is provided)

Tips or gratuities (optional)

Personal expenses

Other meals

Know Before You Go

• This tour involves 8 km hiking and 30 km cycling so is suitable for participants in a good fitness condition.
• Vegetarian and other dietary needs can be catered for, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Wear suitable outdoor clothing; hiking boots or runners, a hat, sunglasses sunscreen, and insect repellent.
• Not recommended for participants with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.